Historic achievement of Los Pumas 7s: first place in the regular stage of the world circuit for the first time

The national rugby team moved to the top of the table after defeating South Africa in Singapore and became champions, occupying fifth place in the Asian nation’s competition.

The Pumas 7s defeated South Africa 14-10 to become champions of the regular season of the World Sevens Circuit.

The Pumas 7s made history this Sunday in Singapore: Argentina’s rugby team defeated South Africa 14-10 and not only guaranteed fifth place, but This placed them first on the regular stage of the World Sevens Circuit.

The series of contests organized by world rugbyended the eighth tournament of the circuit season and gave the national team a chance to fifth place in the Asian country and led the regular season with 106 points. Undoubtedly, this impulse will be decisive in reaching the final stage in Madrid between May 31 and June 2, where they will compete in the finals with the eight best in the annual ranking, and reaffirm an unforgettable season.

Marcos Moneta’s injury seems scary, so the absence of one of the team’s exponents and figures will be a determining factor. But Los Pumas 7s did not back down, they achieved outstanding performances and now they will be chasing more in the final tournament of the series. A near-perfect feat that leaves them in history as one of the best historical teams in the country.

This Sunday is the closing of the tournament, but, for once, uncertainty flooded the national team and they had to wait. The 21-5 defeat against Ireland, that they could keep the place Argentina finally got, forced them to look down and wait for the Irish performance; but, all remained to be determined in the performance for fifth place.

The team led by Santiago Gomez Cora took first place in group A after beating Canada 38-0 and was favored by Australia’s 26-10 defeat, which they had previously beaten, against New Zealand, which they also knew they would beat 35 -5. However, Ireland agreed, topping Group C in third place.

Argentina did not have it easy. This is the beginning ofThis Sunday’s definition began with a grade drop and kept them in suspense with tries from Tiaan Pretorius and Siviwe Soyizwapi to keep South Africa in the game well into the second half. Salvation came in the second forty minuteswith points of Agustín Fraga, Tobías Wade and Matteo Graziano, in the last game of the match.

The emotion at the heart of the fan experience”explained the official site about what will be the series finale in Spain. There the world title will be determined, with eight were selected divided into two groups (1st, 4th, 5th and 8th on the one hand and the 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 7th on the other). Once the top two in each zone are determined, the semifinals will be played.

Seven of Spainorganized since 2022, could be a historic result for Argentinathat after a few weeks will not rest and fully prepare for the next commitment: The Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Source: Tycsports

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